Atlantic Canada

• Eastern Canada business leaders call for ‘single economy’ between Atlantic provinces

  Atlantic Canada could become one of the country’s most prosperous regions if it leverages its abundant talent and resources as a “single economy,”  a group of business leaders say.

  Economy

  Sep 25
  
• Wind chill index expected to plunge in parts of Atlantic Canada this weekend

  Environment Canada says the bone-chilling cold sweeping across Canada today will arrive in the Atlantic region early Saturday.

  Weather

  Jan 23
  
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• Snow, high winds, and freezing rain in the forecast for Atlantic Canada

  Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for western Newfoundland with up to 40 centimetres of snow expected and winds gusting to 120 kilometres an hour.

  Canada

  Jan 11
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• Atlantic businesses will get $80M in tariff relief funding, Carney says

  Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans to increase tariff relief funding for some businesses impacted by tariffs, with $80 million in funding for Atlantic Canada.

  Economy

  Sep 8, 2025
• Universities in Atlantic Canada worried about big drop expected in foreign students

  In Nova Scotia, the province has so far accepted less than 4,000 international students for the upcoming year, down from last year's 19,900 foreign students.

  Education

  Jul 31, 2024
• Canadian Hurricane Centre says active storm season predicted for East Coast

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is calling for 17 to 25 named storms, with between eight and 13 of those becoming hurricanes.

  Weather

  May 23, 2024
• Power restored to most in Atlantic Canada after messy winter storm

  The region faced powerful blasts of wind and major tidal surges along the coast Saturday, and at a peak more than 5,000 homes lost power. 

  Weather

  Jan 14, 2024
• Modified Atlantic Loop shouldn’t thwart drive for offshore wind power: report author

  On Monday, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick committed to plans for a “modified Atlantic Loop” as part of a joint policy statement with the federal government.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2023
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• Hurricane Juan: the most powerful and deadly storm to hit Atlantic Canada in 50 years

  Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Juan's arrival in Atlantic Canada. The Category 2 hurricane brought sustained winds of 152 kilometres per hour amid excessive rain.

  Environment

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Emergency preparations underway in Nova Scotia ahead of Hurricane Lee

  Nova Scotia Power says it's taking the storm "very seriously" and developing a strategy to quickly respond to any outages.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023